Stellan Toast Health & Wellness

Honest conversations about health, alcohol, and feeling better after 40

I'm Stellan -- 58, former management consultant, and a guy who spent 25 years thinking two glasses of wine was "moderate." Here's what I've learned.

Latest Articles

February 28, 2026 · 7 min read

For decades I thought I was in the clear -- a couple of glasses with dinner, nothing crazy. Then my bloodwork told a different story.

February 24, 2026 · 6 min read

If you're a man over 40 and you keep waking up between 2 and 4 in the morning, you're not alone. I spent two years thinking it was stress.

February 19, 2026 · 8 min read

Alcohol feels like it relieves stress, but it's actually doing the opposite at a hormonal level. The cortisol-alcohol feedback loop is real.

February 14, 2026 · 5 min read

Your liver doesn't have pain receptors, so it won't scream for help. But it does whisper -- if you know what to look for.

February 10, 2026 · 7 min read

I used to eat the same way I always had -- but the weight kept creeping on. Alcohol fundamentally changes how your body processes energy.

February 5, 2026 · 6 min read

For years, we were told a glass of red wine was good for the heart. I certainly used that as my excuse. But the science has shifted dramatically.

January 30, 2026 · 5 min read

Remember when you could have a couple of beers and still function? There's a biological reason that changed -- and it's worth understanding.

January 25, 2026 · 8 min read

The gut microbiome isn't just a wellness buzzword -- it's the control center for your immune system, mood, and metabolism.